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what is trexall (methotrexate) used for?

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Trexall (methotrexate): Trexall (methotrexate) is used to treat cancer, severe psoriasis &amp; severe rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 2

can children take trexall (methotrexate)?

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Yes: Children are treated with methotrexate for a wide variety of conditions.

Question 3

what is the generic form of trexall (methotrexate)?

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Trexall (methotrexate): Rheumatrex (methotrexate) or Methotrexate.

Question 4

how effective is methotrexate (trexall) for treating sarcoidosis?

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It can help:  It may help some patients but it doesn't always work. There's no specific medication for sarcoid, but we use corticosteroids,  colchicine, Biologics, depending on the manifestation of the sarcoidosis

Question 5

do you need a prescription for trexall (methotrexate)?

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Trexall (methotrexate): Yes, a prescription is required for Trexall (methotrexate).

Question 6

anyone know what injectable methotrexate (trexall) is used for?

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Many uses!: Injectable mtx is used in many autoimmune diseases with great effect.  The drug is given IV in high doses to treat cancer.  In much lower doses, given subcutaneously like insulin, with fewer side-effects than the same oral dose, does not go to the liver. And you absorb 100%, not the 40-90% when taken by mouth. Great drug.

Question 7

can pregnant women take trexall (methotrexate)?

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Trexall (methotrexate): Trexall (methotrexate) is  FDA pregnancy category X. If can harm the fetus.

Question 8

how effective is methotrexate (trexall) for treating ankylosing spondylitis?

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Trexall (methotrexate): Trexall (methotrexate) has been used successfully in treatment of ankylosing spondylitis.

Question 9

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ive been using valsartan for hypertension reasons but had to stop because it causes me epididymitis, now i use  atorvastatin and its giving me vivid dreams. is there anything better i can use with less side effects ?

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Medication : You can speak to a doctor about changing your medication. I remember and a patient who had 20 medications on her allergy list, but when you continue to ask her details about the side effects you come to realize she did not want any medication because she believed that all medication is bad for her.  Sometimes patients express concerns indirectly

Question 10

side effects of pills?

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Too vague: A question. Different pills/meds have different effects as well  side effects.

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